African markets and business updates

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday donated relief items to complement ongoing humanitarian support for victims of the flood that hit seven communities in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region. This follows continuous rainfall in neighbouring Togo, which caused the Dayi River to overflow its banks and flood low-lying areas, particularly the Hohoe Zongo and other riverside communities.…

On 2 October 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, met the Minister of State for Animal Industry of the Republic of Uganda, Bright Rwamirama, who is paying a visit to Belarus at the head of a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries of Uganda. The sides discussed the practical aspects of implementing the agreements reached, notably in the framework of the visit of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus to Uganda in February 2025.…

Mozambique is at a critical juncture to ensure climate resilience for all its people and high-emitting States, donors, home States of foreign investors and international financial institutions must refrain from deepening the country’s fossil fuel dependency, a UN expert said today. At the end of an official visit to Mozambique, Elisa Morgera, the Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change, identified major opportunities and risks for the protection of human rights at the nexus of the right to development and the right to a healthy environment in Mozambique, in the context of 2026 Super-El-Nino and overshoot.…

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) on Friday cautioned against interpreting performance-target achievements as proof that departmental support to struggling municipalities is working. The committee received a briefing from the Office of the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), the Department of Traditional Affairs and their entities’ audit outcomes for the 2025/26 financial year.…

A senior Eritrean delegation led by Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday in Washington with Ms. Allison Hooker, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, and Mr. Frank Garcia, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. In the meeting with the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Minister Osman welcomed the removal of unilateral sanctions, describing it as a positive and vital step towards opening a new chapter in Eritrea–US relations. Minister Osman stressed that Eritrea’s objective is to establish the basis for constructive, mutually beneficial and genuine partnership in the period ahead.…

In response to forecasts of below-normal rainfall during the October–December 2026 period and increasing food security risks across Lesotho, the European Union (EU) is providing €150,000 in humanitarian aid funding to help vulnerable families prepare for the potential impacts of drought. The outlook is associated with a strong El Niño event expected to peak between late 2026 and early 2027, overlapping with Lesotho’s main planting and crop-growing season. The six-month project will run through March 2027, with anticipatory actions beginning ahead of the expected impacts of reduced rainfall.…

The African Union must convene an emergency session on the situation in northern Ethiopia as the latest armed conflict which broke out in the Tigray and parts of Afar and Amhara regions on 21 September expands , Amnesty International said today. Since the outbreak of fresh fighting, the organization has continued to receive credible reports of destruction of civilian objects through shelling and air strikes, intensified forced conscription, and other acts that may constitute violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.…

On 28 September 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, presided over the opening ceremony of "THE COLOURS OF AFRICA 2026", organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the African Embassies and Honorary Consulates in Thailand. Held at Central Park mall in Bangkok, the event showcased Africa’s vibrant cultures and economic potential, while promoting greater awareness of Thailand - Africa relations and partnerships of the Global South.…

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness celebrated the official opening of the new Ravensmead Community Day Centre (CDC) on 2 October 2026, marking a major milestone in strengthening primary healthcare and improving access to essential health services for the growing Ravensmead community. The new facility replaces the existing clinic, which could no longer adequately meet the healthcare needs of the community. Strategically located in the Ravensmead area, the modern facility is designed to improve accessibility, patient flow, and the overall healthcare experience for an estimated 6 800 patients accessing care monthly.…

Liberia will showcase its 2026 Offshore Direct Negotiation Licensing Round at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town. Organized by Energy Capital & Power (ECP) in partnership with the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA), the investment-focused campaign will present 29 offshore blocks, over 80,000 km² of seismic data, and a growing pipeline of corporate interest to international investors during Africa’s largest energy event. The LPRA’s formal presentation follows months of preparation led by Director General Marilyn T. Logan, including an August 19 investor day in Houston and the August 28 opening of prequalification.…